In this heartfelt episode of Grief 2 Growth, host Brian Smith sits down with Jessica Fein, author of Breathtaking: A Memoir of Family, Dreams, and Broken Genes, and host of I Don’t Know How You Do It. Jessica shares her journey of love, loss, and finding joy amidst heartbreak—especially after losing her beloved daughter, Dalia, to a rare disease. 💜
✨ In this episode, we explore:
🔹 The inspiration behind Breathtaking and Jessica’s powerful memoir
🔹 Dallia's incredible spirit and lessons she taught through her journey
🔹 How humor and hope can exist alongside deep grief
🔹 The concept of ambiguous grief—grieving what is lost before it’s truly gone
🔹 Why vulnerability is a gift that connects us all
Jessica’s story is one of resilience, love, and the power of presence. If you’ve ever wondered how to move forward after unimaginable loss, this conversation will leave you with hope and wisdom.
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00:00 🌱 Introduction – What if grief is planting the seeds for growth?
01:05 🎙️ Meet Jessica Fein – Author, podcaster, and mother of Dahlia
02:37 💜 Remembering Dahlia – A mother’s love and a daughter's legacy
05:00 👶 Dahlia’s Adoption Story – A soul connection from the start
08:01 🩺 The Diagnosis That Changed Everything – Facing the unknown
09:34 💔 Living with a Degenerative Disease – The tug of war between growth and loss
14:49 🏥 The Medical Crisis at Age 9 – A turning point in Dahlia’s journey
18:36 🍝 Grief is Like Cold Spaghetti – A messy, tangled experience
20:40 😔 "I Don’t Know How You Do It" – The phrase every grieving parent hears
23:44 💪 We Are More Resilient Than We Think – The hidden strength in all of us
27:56 🔮 Was This Meant to Be? – Exploring soul planning & destiny
34:04 🌎 Finding Connection After Loss – Seeking meaning across cultures
40:54 🤲 Surrender vs. Giving Up – Learning to be present in the now
50:23 🏆 Jessica’s Biggest Lessons – Love, loss, and the beauty of small moments
54:58 👫 Grief Changes Friendships – Who shows up, and who fades away
59:41 📖 Jessica’s Book & Podcast – Where to connect and learn more
